DKNY 2015 EDP

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DKNY Be Desired

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DKNY DKNY Be Desired is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. DKNY Be Desired opens with Orange, Grapefruit, and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Black Locust, Rose, Jasmine, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, and Amberwood. DKNY's DKNY Be Desired carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A crisp, fresh, and unequivocally green scent that's inoffensive and perfect for spring or summer days. It's not a showstopper, but a reliably pleasant and clean aroma that won't challenge anyone.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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DKNY Be Desired Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and inoffensive character, make it highly suitable for office and casual daytime wear. It's too subtle for formal events and lacks the alluring depth typically desired for dates, but its freshness works well for lighter activities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a zesty burst of orange and grapefruit, this fragrance quickly unfurls into a verdant landscape. Violet leaf provides a prominent green, almost dewy accord, complemented by a subtle tartness from blackcurrant. The heart introduces a delicate floral bouquet of rose and jasmine, softened by the unique honeyed scent of black locust. It settles into a comforting base of cashmere wood, cedar, and amberwood, adding a hint of clean, soft warmth.

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